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Suspect in Quebec courthouse stabbing charged with attempted murder and assault

Suspect in Quebec courthouse stabbing charged with attempted murder and assault

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing of an interpreter at a suburban Montreal courthouse is facing multiple charges. Alexandre Garcés, 44, appeared in court in Longueuil, Que.
Seattle Thunderbirds WHL junior team bus slides off icy highway in B.C., no one hurt

Seattle Thunderbirds WHL junior team bus slides off icy highway in B.C., no one hurt

KELOWNA, B.C. — A bus carrying a Western Hockey League junior team slid off a highway in British Columbia's Interior, but the team says no one was injured.
Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia is the fourth province to sign a new health accord with the federal government, with Ottawa sending $355 million to improve access to health care.
Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

Edmonton holds off on clearing final 'high risk' homeless encampment

EDMONTON — Police detailed the health and safety dangers of homeless camps in Alberta's capital, as officers held off on taking down the eighth and final encampment they deemed to be "high risk" with a cold snap looming.
In the news today: Big chill to grip B.C., and N.S. doc calls for safer opioid supply

In the news today: Big chill to grip B.C., and N.S. doc calls for safer opioid supply

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Expect -50 C wind chill for parts of northern B.C.
RCMP 'looking into' arrest of Rebel News personality by Freeland's security detail

RCMP 'looking into' arrest of Rebel News personality by Freeland's security detail

OTTAWA — The RCMP is reviewing an interaction that had a Rebel News commentator David Menzies arrested while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland a question outside an event. Sgt.
Russian woman pulled from citizenship ceremony for antiwar stance becomes Canadian

Russian woman pulled from citizenship ceremony for antiwar stance becomes Canadian

OTTAWA — A Russian woman who feared being deported to face a conviction for opposing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has been granted Canadian citizenship, months after officials blocked her from taking the oath.
Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids

Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids

OTTAWA — The First Nations Family and Caring Society will argue before the Human Rights Tribunal Friday that Canada isn't living up to its promise of timely access to health care for Indigenous children.
Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas

Families across Canada with loved ones in Gaza vying for limited number of visas

Families across Canada are applying for a limited number of special visas they hope will rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas war.
B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in the province with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program, Premier David Eby said Tuesday. The premier said starting later this month B.C.